Yeah, I use it and like it when my iPod doesn't crap out, but it's on it's last leg. I ran a half marathon last year that didn't have clocks set up at the mile markers so I was using that to pace myself but it just stopped tracking my distance after about 10 miles. At least my music kept playing.

what are the benefits? i'm thinking about it. i have the shoes and the 6th gen. nano, i need the sensor?

Yeah, for that I think you need the shoe and the iPod sensor.
I like that you can set it for distance, time, or open-ended, etc. It syncs with your music, so when you've reached a certain point the music fades out and a voice comes on telling you "4 miles" or whatever. I can hit a button and it will audibly say my distance, time, and pace so I can keep my eyes on the road.

Yeah, for that I think you need the shoe and the iPod sensor.
I like that you can set it for distance, time, or open-ended, etc. It syncs with your music, so when you've reached a certain point the music fades out and a voice comes on telling you "4 miles" or whatever. I can hit a button and it will audibly say my distance, time, and pace so I can keep my eyes on the road.

Runkeeper makes a good app. I've been using it for a few months. I like having the current pace announcements set to every 1/2 mile.

Mapmyrun is solid. I used to use that, but then I got the Nike GPS app, which is fantastic. For Xmas my Dad gave me the Garmin FR60 running watch which comes with a pedometer and heart meter, and you can wirelessly link it to your computer so it automatically uploads all your run statistics. You can then do side by side comparisons with your various workouts and track your progress. Pretty awesome little gadget.

Mapmyrun is solid. I used to use that, but then I got the Nike GPS app, which is fantastic. For Xmas my Dad gave me the Garmin FR60 running watch which comes with a pedometer and heart meter, and you can wirelessly link it to your computer so it automatically uploads all your run statistics. You can then do side by side comparisons with your various workouts and track your progress. Pretty awesome little gadget.

I've got less than a month until the Cherry Blossom 10 miler!!

Nice. Longer distance races are so much nicer. It just seems a lot more relaxed.

I'm running my first Warrior Dash on Saturday and couldn't be more excited!!! I'm not worried about the running part since it's only 3miles, but I'm starting to get a little worried that I didn't do enough training (aka none) for the obstacles. Anyone else ever done one of these before?

If it goes well I'm probably going to sign up for Tough Mudder in the fall. Around 12miles, and 25 obstacles involving ice, electricity, and monkey bars. I figure that will be a good way to end my 20's.

In the mean time, I've decided that I'm starting to get fat again, so I'm also training for the Baltimore 10-miler next month. On Sunday morning I was able to get through 5 good miles in about the same pace that I was running last spring, so I think I'll be good to go.

I did the Tough Mudder last October (Wintergreen) It was a blast. We took our time, didn't worry how long it was taking us (4 hours). You'll have a blast at the Warrior Dash. A few of my friends have done it and loved it.

If you're ever looking for a good training schedule check out Hal Higdon's website (not a porn star, I promise). That's what I use for my half-marathon and marathon training. He has training for all users from 5ks to marathons.

I did the Tough Mudder last October (Wintergreen) It was a blast. We took our time, didn't worry how long it was taking us (4 hours). You'll have a blast at the Warrior Dash. A few of my friends have done it and loved it.

If you're ever looking for a good training schedule check out Hal Higdon's website (not a porn star, I promise). That's what I use for my half-marathon and marathon training. He has training for all users from 5ks to marathons.

I used his training for both of the halfs that I ran and I'm sort of using it for the 10-miler. I definitely second your recommendation.

I'm running my first Warrior Dash on Saturday and couldn't be more excited!!! I'm not worried about the running part since it's only 3miles, but I'm starting to get a little worried that I didn't do enough training (aka none) for the obstacles. Anyone else ever done one of these before?

I did the Warrior Dash last year, and I'm doing it again this Sunday. The obstacles are more of an annoyance than an actual challenge. Nothing particularly hard, but some are messy. The Tough Mudder on the other hand, is a pain in the ass. Four times as long, and the obstacles can ruin your day.